Women's Prison Massacre
Women's Prison Massacre
Four escaped male convicts seize control of a women's prison and proceed to terrorize the inmates, one of whom is reporter Emanuelle, incarcerated on trumped-up charges.
Matthias_812 reviewedApril 2, 2025
Sleaze, violence, and camp with a defiant streak of rebellion? Exactly what Italian cult cinema is all about and the best to do it.
Bruno Mattei doesn't hold back. Taking a foray into the women-in-prison subgenre. It revels in its absurdity while delivering plenty of the tropes that fans of exploitation films expect: corrupt wardens, sadistic guards, and prisoners who refuse to break under oppressive systems.
Mattei is unashamedly exploitative, showcasing lurid cinematography, exaggerated action, and a gratuitous focus on violence and nudity. The scrappy aesthetic and relentless pacing keep it engaging.
Women’s Prison Massacre is far from subtle. Its depiction of violence is gratuitous and uncomfortable. The plot is paper thin, and characters are vile, but the film's audacity and commitment to excess is enough to entertain me.